Political Quotes

“Let me thank my friend, Mr. Hoyer, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend our colleague, the gentlelady from California, on her 25 years of service to this institution. It's the latest in a series of milestones for the gentlelady from California. On January 4, 2007, I had the privilege of presenting Leader Pelosi the gavel when she became the first female Speaker of the House. But just as important as this anniversary is in and of itself, it also represents 25 years of commitment and service to this institution. Now, the gentlelady from California and I have differing political philosophies, and we've had some real battles here on the floor over the 22 years that I've served with her, but many of you know that the gentlelady and I have a very, very workable relationship and we get along with each other fine. We treat each other very nicely and actually have a warm relationship, because we all serve in this institution and we all have work to do to protect the institution and serve the institution. And I can tell all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that I enjoy my relationship with her and enjoy our ability to work together. Now, it doesn't mean that we're going to agree on taxes or that we're going to agree on spending, but I know I speak for the whole House when I rise today to say to the gentlelady from California, Mrs. Pelosi, congratulations on 25 years of real service to this institution. Thank you.”